Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

What if you could build a career where ambition meets innovation? At LPL Financial, we empower professionals to shape their success while helping clients pursue their financial goals with confidence. What if you could have access to cutting-edge resources, a collaborative environment, and the freedom to make an impact? If you're ready to take the next step, discover what's possible with LPL Financial.

Job Overview

The Senior Accountant will be a key player in the Controllership group and report to the Accounting Manager of the Financial Reporting team. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for maintaining the accounting records and providing accounting support and analysis for the general and administrative expenses of LPL and its subsidiaries. The Senior Accountant will also assist in developing process improvements of our internal reporting and financial statements to help the team continuously improve and shift its focus to analyzing and communicating results and providing proactive customer service.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the monthly accounting of the Company's intercompany activities, taxes, travel & entertainment, and consolidations along with the related reporting deliverables, preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations and other activities.
• Identify areas of improvement to derive enhanced methods for explaining business drivers, for accelerating close timing for improving close accuracy, and for enhancing controls over financial reporting.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring direction to Associate and Staff Accountants.
• Support in the preparation of consolidated financial statements and month end reporting.
• Support the Company's intercompany, consolidation, and tax accounting.
• Maintenance of appropriate accounting procedures and control descriptions for those activities within the scope of the Controllership team.
• Support regulatory requirements, which include SOX testing and providing audit schedules, reconciliations, etc. to both internal and external audit on monthly/quarterly/annual basis.

What Are We Looking For?

We're looking for strong collaborators who deliver exceptional client experiences and thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented environments. Our ideal candidates pursue greatness, act with integrity, and are driven to help our clients succeed. We value those who embrace creativity, continuous improvement, and contribute to a culture where we win together and create and share joy in our work.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience, with 2 to 3 years of relevant experience.
• BA/BS degree in Accounting or related fields.

Core Competencies

• Demonstrate an ability to manage multiple projects and activities and adapt to change.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Basic understanding of internal controls.
• Strong attention to detail and demonstrated ability to multi-task are essential.
• Excellent computer skills including intermediate Excel skills.

Preferences

• Experience with Oracle Financials is a plus.
• Experience with Hyperion is a plus.
• Experience in public accounting and broker/dealers strongly preferred.
• CPA license is a plus.
• Experience working with auto-reconciliation tools, i.e. Trintech is a plus.

Pay Range: $66,000-$110,000/year. Actual base salary varies based on factors, including but not limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location. Additionally, LPL Total Rewards package is highly competitive, designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play such as 401K matching, health benefits, employee stock options, paid time off, volunteer time off, and more. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that LPL has to offer!

Company Overview: LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) was founded on the principle that the firm should work for advisors and institutions, and not the other way around. Today, LPL is a leader in the markets we serve, serving more than 23,000 financial advisors, including advisors at approximately 1,000 institutions and at approximately 580 registered investment advisor ("RIA") firms nationwide. We are steadfast in our commitment to the advisor-mediated model and the belief that Americans deserve access to personalized guidance from a financial professional.

At LPL, independence means that advisors and institution leaders have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run a thriving business. They have the flexibility to do business their way. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors and institutions, so they can take care of their clients.

Join LPL Financial: Where Your Potential Meets Opportunity

At LPL Financial, we believe that everyone deserves objective financial guidance. As the nation's leading independent broker-dealer, we offer an integrated platform of cutting-edge technology, brokerage, and investment advisor services.

Why LPL?

• Innovative Environment: We foster creativity and growth, providing a supportive and responsive leadership team.
• Limitless Career Potential: Your career at LPL has no limits, only amazing potential.
• Unified Mission: We are one team on one missiontaking care of our advisors so they can take care of their clients.
• Impactful Work: Our size is just right for you to make a real impact.
• Commitment to Equality: We support workplace equality and embrace diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
• Community Focus: We care for our communities and encourage our employees to do the same.
• Benefits and Total Rewards: Our Total Rewards package goes beyond just compensation and insurance. It includes a mix of traditional and unique benefits, perks, and resources designed to enhance your life both at work and at home.

Join the LPL team and help us make a difference by turning life's aspirations into financial realities. Please log in or create an account to apply to this position. Principals only. EOE.

Information on Interviews: LPL will only communicate with a job applicant directly from an @lplfinancial.com email address and will never conduct an interview online or in a chatroom forum. During an interview, LPL will not request any form of payment from the applicant, or information regarding an applicant's bank or credit card. Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact LPL's Human Resources Solutions Center at View phone number on click.appcast.io.